Title: A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82958400/82958308/bcb452a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82958400/82958308/ea7b0e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82958400/82958308/5b3d34b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82958400/82958308/635f48f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82958400/82958308/f2cc617e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of 5 Torwood Gables, a chic duplex apartment in a historic school building. Unwind in the living room with Freeview TV and Playstation 3 or explore nearby attractions like Living Coasts and Torquay Harbour. With private parking, small patio, and garden furniture you can easily relax outdoors. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building. A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.. Ground Floor: Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, CD Player, Playstation 3, Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. 5 Torwood Gables is a one bedroom, stone built, duplex apartment converted from a former school. Internally, the apartment retains many original features and windows and has been refurbished to a high contemporary standard including solid wood flooring in the living area and ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom with fitted carpet on the stairs and upstairs. Added touches such as antique style lighting in most rooms help to preserve the original style of property. The property is in a peaceful location yet offers easy access to Torquay Harbour, with its restaurants, cafés and shops, the Princess Theatre, and the popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre. You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour is just a 1-minute walk away on Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is also just a 2-minute walk away. The beaches at Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot are both within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West Coastal Path, which leads to Shaldon. Other nearby attractions are Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones. For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests. Free WiFi Only dogs allowed at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - CD player - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-BCTOR05-BCTOR05 ## About the area Torquay City Centre, a neighborhood in Torquay, is home to this cottage. Torquay Museum and Torquays Dinosaur World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torquay Marina and Torquay Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Pier. [Visit our Torquay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay.dx5453) [View more Cottages in Torquay](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay-Cottages.d5453-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.46233%2C-3.51876&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tdjxIJvmRgmL7HD37qQ_tLWHN7E=) Torquay ### What's nearby - Inner Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Meadfoot Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Torre Abbey Sands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km ### Getting around - Torre Station - 4 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Griffin - ‬1 min walk - ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬5 min walk - ‪Yates - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Clock Tower - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building. located? > Located in Torquay City Centre, this family-friendly Torquay cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Museum, Torquays Dinosaur World, and Inner Harbour. Little Theatre and Princess Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Torquay Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question